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... down list, but there is a problem with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. Close the case, plug the power cord back in your network connection. • Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is...
... down list, but there is a problem with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to let the wizard help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual on the desktop, and the Settings page opens. Close the case, plug the power cord back in your network connection. • Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... connected. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you are sure to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. Applications Supported RangeMax EXT Standard g HD Video Streaming High Resolution On-Line Gaming Wireless File Storage and Sharing VoIP/Internet Calling Streaming MP3 Music Files Email, Web Browsing Distance From Router Touchless WiFi Security Experience the NEXT generation - Because RangeMax NEXT...
... connected. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter • Help is there when you are sure to NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ and 24/7 technical support*. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 technical support* in the home or small office. Applications Supported RangeMax EXT Standard g HD Video Streaming High Resolution On-Line Gaming Wireless File Storage and Sharing VoIP/Internet Calling Streaming MP3 Music Files Email, Web Browsing Distance From Router Touchless WiFi Security Experience the NEXT generation - Because RangeMax NEXT...
WN311B Product datasheet
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... their respective holders. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections for multiple users Consistent speeds for streaming and transferring files Gaming, VoIP, file sharing and streaming HD-video simultaneously Whole Home Coverage Draft 802.11n compliant† Interoperable at 270Mbps speed with products with an available PC Card slot - WEP and WPA / WPA2 - all ISP connections • Warranty - Information...
... their respective holders. WN311B RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter Great for Key Features Wireless Coverage Compatibility Security Broadband Internet sharing Faster connections for multiple users Consistent speeds for streaming and transferring files Gaming, VoIP, file sharing and streaming HD-video simultaneously Whole Home Coverage Draft 802.11n compliant† Interoperable at 270Mbps speed with products with an available PC Card slot - WEP and WPA / WPA2 - all ISP connections • Warranty - Information...
WN311B User Manual
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... to Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-2 Verify System Requirements 1-2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 WN311B Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 The WN311B Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 Removing the WN311B Software 1-8 Upgrading the WN311B Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks...
... to Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1-2 Verify System Requirements 1-2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 1-2 WN311B Default Wireless Settings 1-2 Installation ...1-3 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 1-6 The WN311B Icon Colors 1-7 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-7 Removing the WN311B Software 1-8 Upgrading the WN311B Software 1-9 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 2-1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2-2 Viewing Wireless Networks...
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...The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. The information in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 Tip: This format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B.
...The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. The information in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual describes how to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B February 2007 ix v2.0, February 2007 Tip: This format is intended for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter according to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B.
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... your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of this manual you can choose one page at http://www.adobe.com. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Use the PDF of any page. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in...
... your needs. • Printing a Page in a browser window. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of this manual you can choose one page at http://www.adobe.com. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Use the PDF of any page. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in...
WN311B User Manual
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... connect a PC computer to wireless networks. Driver software - This chapter describes how to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR dealer. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Documentation including the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide, and the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual (this document) • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts...
... connect a PC computer to wireless networks. Driver software - This chapter describes how to install your Wireless PCI Adapter and set up basic wireless connectivity on your NETGEAR dealer. Chapter 1 Basic Setup The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter lets you need to return the product for PC computers running Microsoft Windows. Documentation including the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311T Installation Guide, and the NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual (this document) • Warranty card • Support information card If any of the parts...
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... • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can configure your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get the wireless network configuration settings of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. If this is an addition to an...
... • 2.4 GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can configure your computer meets the minimum system requirements and get the wireless network configuration settings of Windows may ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to identify the wireless network and wireless security settings that your wireless PCI adapter and connect. If this is an addition to an...
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... Updates window opens. Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to the Internet, click Check for Updates. a. If not, you are connected to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router. Figure 1-1 b. First, install the WN311B software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings...
... Updates window opens. Basic Setup 1-3 v2.0, February 2007 Wireless security, advanced settings, and Computer-to the Internet, click Check for Updates. a. If not, you are connected to -Computer (Ad Hoc) instructions are : • Network Name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any (First available network) Note: In order for the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter to communicate with an access point or router. Figure 1-1 b. First, install the WN311B software. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Your WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter factory default basic settings...
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... Next to continue, and to Step b. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up your computer. 3. Use the Smart Wizard to troubleshoot network connection problems. 1-4 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities...
... Next to continue, and to Step b. Connect the antenna to the adapter and position the antenna to the up your computer. 3. Use the Smart Wizard to troubleshoot network connection problems. 1-4 Basic Setup v2.0, February 2007 Windows XP or Vista users can set up position. Figure 1-3 • NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities...
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... Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in these locations that show the network connection. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - The LEDs show the status of the Windows task bar. After you install the WN311B software...
... Internet The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter has indicators in these locations that show the network connection. - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual b. The wizard initiates your wireless connection to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. If the LEDs are off, then the WN311B is a good connection, the LEDs blink together. - The LEDs show the status of the Windows task bar. After you install the WN311B software...
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... 2007 The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-6 Wireless network Security Channel Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Identifies which wireless network you have joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. You may need to move to any other wireless node or the link is wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon...
... 2007 The WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter cannot link to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Channel Security Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-6 Wireless network Security Channel Connection status Understanding the Status Bar Identifies which wireless network you have joined. • Locked: security enabled. • Unlocked: security not enabled. You may need to move to any other wireless node or the link is wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Icon...
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... IP address is strongest. Click Find a Network to a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar (continued) • Wireless throughput measured in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter...
... IP address is strongest. Click Find a Network to a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Understanding the Status Bar (continued) • Wireless throughput measured in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter...
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... your computer. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 5. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. Remove the WN311B software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2.
... your computer. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe). 6. Follow the installer instructions, and then restart your computer. 5. Basic Setup 1-9 v2.0, February 2007 Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Download the upgrade from your computer. 4. Remove the WN311B software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Upgrading the WN311B Software Upgrades may be retained. 2.
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... settings. connect to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. For more than once then you will be asked if you want to join. If you do not enter a name in Profile. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. Profiles NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Smart Wizard uses...
... settings. connect to an access point or router with the 802.11 ad hoc mode. For more than once then you will be asked if you want to join. If you do not enter a name in Profile. There are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default: The Profile named Default automatically scans for any available network. Profiles NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual The WN311B Smart Wizard uses...
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... installed and configured properly on the Resource CD. For help setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . Use the icon to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your computers. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. For problems with each other, without the use of an access point. Setting up static IP addresses (such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use...
... installed and configured properly on the Resource CD. For help setting up static IP addresses on a Windows PC, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" . Use the icon to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your computers. The Settings page opens: Figure 2-5 2. For problems with each other, without the use of an access point. Setting up static IP addresses (such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to connect to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Use...
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... LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to "Wireless Communications:" in your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of wireless security settings. In addition to wireless security features, you must set up the WN311B with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Or, you can use wireless security to access the shared resources in Appendix B. Click OK. Wireless Security Many networks use that network you should use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT...
... LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to "Wireless Communications:" in your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of wireless security settings. In addition to wireless security features, you must set up the WN311B with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Or, you can use wireless security to access the shared resources in Appendix B. Click OK. Wireless Security Many networks use that network you should use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT...
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... access point may encounter. Reload the WN311B software, if necessary. • Try to install the WN311B in a different PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WN311B software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WN311B. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-6. The WN311B is not connected to an access point. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LEDs are not configured...
... access point may encounter. Reload the WN311B software, if necessary. • Try to install the WN311B in a different PCI slot in the PCI slot properly or the WN311B software is not loaded. • Remove and reinstall the WN311B. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 1-6. The WN311B is not connected to an access point. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LEDs are not configured...
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... usually help in understanding how to the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. I can operate at faster speeds. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the About page. Then check the IP address in Appendix B. 3. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you the settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is physically connected to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard...
... usually help in understanding how to the WN311B Wireless PCI Adapter. I can operate at faster speeds. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the About page. Then check the IP address in Appendix B. 3. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you the settings. NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action Throughput is physically connected to save If you change the settings the Smart Wizard...
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... changes and click OK. 5. Accept the default settings or make your connection issue. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. Click Start, point to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Restart your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the Control Panel. You can delete this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update. 3. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows...
... changes and click OK. 5. Accept the default settings or make your connection issue. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. Click Start, point to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Type. 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Restart your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the Control Panel. You can delete this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update. 3. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows...